Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305071751
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-175-9

Chapter 8 - Section 8.2 - Graphs of Polar Equations - 8.2 Exercises - Page 600: 30

Answer

See graph below.

Work Step by Step

The question ONLY asks for a graph of the polar equation. Given $r = 2\cos 3θ$ Table of Values: $(2, 0)$ $(1, \frac{\pi}{9})$ $(0, \frac{\pi}{6})$ $(-1, \frac{2\pi}{9})$ $(-2, \frac{\pi}{3})$ $(-1, \frac{4\pi}{9})$ $(0, \frac{3\pi}{6})$ $(1, \frac{5\pi}{9})$ See graph below. It is in the shape of a flower/rose.
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